System Engineer (Aws)- Remote

Since the year 2000, OEC has grown globally to more than 1,000 employees with a double-digit revenue increase nearly every year. We provide a lively culture, employee rewards and recognition, and the opportunity to develop and implement innovative technology solutions.
Job Summary/Objective
Plans and coordinates the design, installation, administration, and usage of server, storage, virtualization, and other distributed technologies. Conducts system analysis and development to keep systems current with changing technologies. Coordinates communication and support between user-community and the technical/operations functions of IT in relationship with all Windows/ Linux functions. Provides recommendations and technology roadmaps to management in the research, design, and development of effective operating programs, systems, procedures, and practices.
Key Responsibilities & Duties (essential to the job)
1. Follows established procedure and direction regarding authorized software (operating system and application) installed on servers and workstations.
2. Oversees applications running, and identifies and resolves problems; continues performance enhancements with measurable benchmarks.
3. Researches, installs, and tests software updates and patches to supported applications and various operating systems.
4. Interfaces with various areas of IT staff to support ongoing efforts, giving and receiving technical information.
5. Provides 2nd level technical support for hardware maintenance; repairs or replaces defective hardware on servers, as necessary; expedites repairs with outside services.
6. Provides technology stewardship for distributed technologies such as DNS, SMTP, DHCP domain controllers, active directory applications, printing, mail, web servers and FTP services for the Enterprise.
7. Researches new technologies as requested in coordination with senior or management staff members.
8. Addresses potential areas where existing policies and procedures require change, or where new ones need to be developed.
9. Monitors system logs and activity on company servers. Reacts to alerts and escalates accordingly by engaging the necessary resources (internal and external) to OEC.
10. Assists facilities with needed technology for conference rooms, cubes, printers/copiers, security cameras, etc. performing comparative data on required equipment.
Education
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required, with a focus in Business Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline. In the absence of a degree, equivalent work experience directly related to the key responsibilities of the role will be considered as a substitute for the degree.
Experience, Skills and Key Competencies

• At least 4 years of experience in troubleshooting hardware/software for servers in production environments
• 2 or more years of systems engineering experience designing and implementing Azure, AWS, VMWare and Microsoft server/workstation technologies

Must also be able to demonstrate the following skills and abilities:

• Broad knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Azure, AWS, VMware Virtualization software (Lab Manager, ESX) Microsoft Active Directory; TCP/IP / DHCP / WINS / DNS, SharePoint, Email and SAN Technology, local and wide area networks (LAN/WAN), Switches, and Routers
• Ability to apply principles of analytical thinking to define problems, identify gaps, collect data, establish facts, and develop recommendations to solve problems based on all considerations
• Able to quickly learn and gain an understanding of OEC technologies
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish collaborative working relationships across global teams

Special Position Requirements

• Must be available for 24-hour ‘on-call’ service to respond to system emergencies

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